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Commercial Divers
SOC 49-9092.00
Work below surface of water, using scuba gear to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Critical Thinking
3.9
Active Listening
3.8
Operation Monitoring
3.8
Speaking
3.6
Quality Control Analysis
3.5
Operation and Control
3.4
Time Management
3.4
Reading Comprehension
3.2
Knowledge Areas 8
Mechanical
4.1
Building and Construction
3.8
Physics
3.5
Customer and Personal Service
3.2
Mathematics
3.1
Public Safety and Security
3.1
Education and Training
3.0
English Language
3.0
Key Tasks
1Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and
registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
2Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or
gauges.
3Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or
telephones.
4Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving
suits.
5Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
Also Known As
Aquarium Diver
Commercial Diver
Deep Sea Diver
Dive Superintendent
Dive Supervisor
Dive Tender
Divemaster
Diver
Diver Tender
Diving Supervisor
Tools & Equipment
Adjustable crescent wrenches
Air tanks
Bailout bottles
Barometers
Box end wrenches
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